Overview

No Hurdle Too High is an inspiring story of a young girl's struggle for success against the odds.

Margie Goldstein's love of animals introduced her to the world of show jumping, even without her own horse. Gradually, she overcame her parents' objections: safety, finances, time. To gain extra rides, she worked at the horse barn and in the pet kennels. Grateful horse owners gave her equipment, such as saddles, bridles, and boots, in exchange for her help. As a teenager, she taught...

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Overview

No Hurdle Too High is an inspiring story of a young girl's struggle for success against the odds.

Margie Goldstein's love of animals introduced her to the world of show jumping, even without her own horse. Gradually, she overcame her parents' objections: safety, finances, time. To gain extra rides, she worked at the horse barn and in the pet kennels. Grateful horse owners gave her equipment, such as saddles, bridles, and boots, in exchange for her help. As a teenager, she taught younger children, broke in the most difficult ponies and horses, and drove a huge truck and trailer to horse shows.

Margie's love of athletic challenges spurred her toward Grand Prix competition, but professionals discouraged her. "You're too small," they told her. "You'll never control these large animals." So she rode horses that most riders wouldn't even consider. All too often, these efforts brought only broken bones.

She persisted. The laughter at her mounts-the "moose in horse skin" or "carousel pony"-gave way to setting show jumping records: American Grand Prix Association (AGA) Rider of the Year for an unprecedented six times; most Grand Prix wins (93) in U.S. rider history; all-time money winner; and, finally, the Olympics!

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Anonymous

Posted March 14, 2004

AMAZING

Definetly one of the most amazing books I have ever read!!! I love how the mother discribes her worries for her daughter. I know now that my mother must feel the same way when I am jumping. Grand prix has always been a dream for me and now I truly would like to turn that into a reality!

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Anonymous

Posted January 21, 2003

Margie Goldstein-Engle is brilliant!!

WOW!! That is all I can simply say for this book. This book is written by her mother, Mona Pastroff Goldstein, so it is all truth and no lie. I LOVE Margie!! She has brought wonders to the world of Equine riding and fantasy. She is different from any other rider because she has experienced great and suffering struggles. It amazes how much we have in common. She is my hero and I would do anything to meet her!! MARGIE GOLSTEIN IS THE COOLEST AND WICKED AWESOME!!!

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Anonymous

Posted October 24, 2001

This is an AWESOME book!

This book really shows you that equestrians need talent and courage. Margie is definitely living proof that anything is possible if you try. Margie is definitely number 1!! This is a great book.

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